In this weeks video health tip, Dr. Matthew Davis, director of Crossroads Chiropractic, shares important information looking at osteoarthritis, a chronic joint disorder of cartilage.
80% of North Americans will be diagnosed with osteoarthritis by age 65, and 60% will experience significant joint pain.
Recent research shows osteoarthritis may be caused by inflammation, the same overactive immunity responsible for heart attacks and auto-immune diseases.
The immune system is designed to kill germs that try to invade your body.
After the germs are eradicated, your immunity should slow down.
However, if your immunity remains active, it can use the same chemicals and cells that attacked germs to attack any part of your body, including destroying the cartilage in your joints causing osteoarthritis.
Some common symptoms of osteoarthritis are joint pain, swelling, a crunching feeling and stiffness in the hands, neck, lower back, knees, or hips.
So what can you do to reduce pain and improve joint function in osteoarthritis?
Lose weight if you are overweight.
Eat an anti-inflammatory diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and other seeds, and restrict red meat, all foods with added sugar, all sugared drinks including fruit juices, and fried foods.
Keep blood levels of hydroxy vitamin D above 30.
Exercise and keep moving. Osteoarthritis always worsens with inactivity. Chiropractic care will help many restore joint mobility and remove the effects of a pinched nerve.
Remember your best source for everything health is your chiropractor. It’s never too early or late to see the team at Crossroads Chiropractic. Visit Sharpsburg Chiropractor, Crossroads Chiropractic regularly and make sure your nervous system is functioning 100%.
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